In a recent development that has sent waves of excitement through the Harry Potter fandom, a new 'trailer' for a 2024 film adaptation of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' has surfaced, featuring an adult Harry Potter and the return of Dumbledore.
This teaser, which has garnered significant attention, showcases a grown-up Harry and a hauntingly familiar Hogwarts, sparking curiosity and nostalgia among fans.
The trailer, which has been making rounds on social media, opens with a chilling scene of Hogwarts and a voiceover from Harry's son, Albus Severus Potter, pondering over his potential placement in Slytherin. The excitement escalates with the unexpected appearance of Dumbledore, who, despite his demise in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', delivers a profound line about memory and its significance.
However, the excitement comes with a BIG twist.
You can watch the trailer below, and maybe you spot the big twist yourself. Otherwise continue the article after the video.
This trailer, is not an official release but a product of artificial intelligence. Despite this, the quality and emotional impact of the trailer have left fans yearning for a real film adaptation. The AI-generated trailer has been so well-received that it has sparked a wave of calls for an actual movie production.
'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is real though.
The story of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', set 19 years after the events of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', follows the journey of Harry's son, Albus. While the play has been a success on stage and in book form, there has been no confirmation of a film adaptation. Daniel Radcliffe, who portrayed Harry Potter in the original film series, expressed in 2022 that he was not currently interested in revisiting the role, though he didn't completely rule out the possibility.
As fans eagerly await any news of a potential film, Warner Bros. is reportedly working on a TV series reboot of the Harry Potter franchise. In the meantime, fans continue to enjoy and speculate over these AI-generated trailers, with many expressing their desire to see the characters as adults in a new movie. The trailer has indeed stirred a mix of emotions, leaving fans both excited and hopeful for what the future might hold for the beloved Wizarding World.
